Herbert Longenecker

Herbert Longenecker, Ph.D., is a Researcher in the School of Public Administration at the University of Central Florida (UCF), within the College of Community Innovation and Education. His work bridges environmental science, public policy, and disaster management, with a focus on equity-centered solutions for urban resilience and climate adaptation.

Research interests include flood risk assessment, energy equity in vulnerable communities, and the application of geospatial data for hazard mitigation. His recent work emphasizes data transparency in power outage inequities and community-engaged strategies for sustainable energy access.

His publications span technoeconomic analyses of renewable energy systems to nationwide hazard index development using open geospatial data. Longenecker has contributed to FEMA’s flood loss modeling tools and coastal risk assessment frameworks, demonstrating expertise in integrating technical methodologies with policymaking.